The team investigates a pattern of kidnappings which leads them ... More to a discovery that hits close to home with one of their own. Meanwhile, Lucy and Tim’s relationship is put to the test as they begin to feel the hard hours of their jobs. Starting over isn’t easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being an LAPD officer. As the force’s oldest rookie, he’s met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as just a walking midlife crisis. Goldberg, Lesley (May 13, 2022). " 'The Rookie' Spinoff, Hilary Swank Drama and Gina Rodriguez Comedy a Go at ABC". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 13, 2022 . Retrieved May 14, 2022. Mitchell, Molly (September 27, 2021). "Titus Makin Jr. exit from 'The Rookie' explained". Newsweek. Archived from the original on September 28, 2021 . Retrieved September 28, 2021. Melissa O'Neil as Lucy Chen: An ambitious rookie who struggles to prove herself to Tim Bradford, her training officer. She is 29 years old, and her parents are psychologists who remain opposed to her choice of career. O'Neil also stars as Lucy's doppelganger 'Juicy' in later seasons. She later qualifies to become an undercover officer and starts dating Tim.

Salem, Mitch (May 17, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 5.15.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on July 20, 2022 . Retrieved May 17, 2022.In January 2018, Liz Friedlander signed on to direct and executive produce the pilot. [44] Production on the pilot began on March 7, 2018, [45] with filming taking place in Los Angeles, Oxnard, Burbank and New York City. [46] On April 15, 2021, police received a call of a possible shooting while filming was taking place between Hartford Avenue and West 5th Street in Los Angeles. Three gunshots were heard by various eyewitnesses, and the production crew confirmed that no one from the show was injured during the incident. Filming in the area was shut down as a result of the reports, but filming continued at other already scheduled locations. [47] Following the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on October 21, 2021, on the set of the film Rust, live weapons were banned from The Rookie while filming. [48] Prior to the ban, the series occasionally used quarter or half rounds on large outdoor set pieces. [49] Showrunner Alexi Hawley stated that "any risk is too much risk" and explained that, going forward, only airsoft guns would be used, with muzzle flashes being added in post production using computer-generated imagery. [50] On-set misconduct and harassment allegations [ edit ] Andreeva, Nellie (February 12, 2018). " The Rookie: Richard T. Jones Cast In Nathan Fillion's ABC Light Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 13, 2018 . Retrieved February 13, 2018. Lang, Jamie; Hopewell, John (May 29, 2020). "Intl. TV Newswire: French TV Post-COVID, 'The Rookie' Sells, Studiocanal Goes Nova". Variety. Archived from the original on May 29, 2020 . Retrieved May 29, 2020. Starr, Michael (December 23, 2019). "Meet the LAPD cop who inspired ABC's 'The Rookie' ". New York Post. Archived from the original on December 29, 2019 . Retrieved December 29, 2019.

Officer John Nolan and Officer Celina Juarez are on the ... More hunt for a fugitive after a car incident goes awry. Meanwhile, a past injury comes to haunt Tim and Lucy comes through during his time in need in more ways than one.a b Petski, Denise (February 15, 2018). " The Rookie ABC Casts Titus Makin; Xavier De Guzman in Take Two". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 16, 2018 . Retrieved February 16, 2018. The Rookie is an American police procedural crime drama television series created by Alexi Hawley for ABC. The series follows John Nolan, a man in his forties, who becomes the oldest rookie at the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). The series is produced by ABC Signature and Entertainment One; it is based on real-life LAPD officer William Norcross, who moved to Los Angeles in 2015 and joined the department in his mid-40s. New TV series The Rookie shoots scenes for pilot episode in downtown Oxnard". Ventura County Star. March 8, 2018. Archived from the original on March 11, 2018 . Retrieved March 9, 2018. Philippi, Kyle (March 8, 2020). " 'The Rookie' Casts 'SNL' Comedian Pete Davidson in Guest Starring Role, and Fans Weigh In". TV. Archived from the original on August 16, 2023 . Retrieved March 13, 2020. Brandon Jay McLaren as Elijah Stone (season 4–5): A crime boss who forces Evers to be his crooked lawyer.